Chewing, Habits, and Early Oral Development

Every Movement of the Mouth Shapes the Way Your Child Grows

In these early years, the way a baby uses their mouth matters more than most people realize. As a dentist trained in early oral development and tethered oral tissues (like tongue and lip ties), we support families in building strong foundations for lifelong health—through function, prevention, and collaboration.

We help parents understand the powerful link between how babies chew, breathe, and swallow and the way their faces, jaws, and airways develop.

Children's Jaw Development – New Castle, CO

What We Support

We provide education and individualized coaching on: 

Tongue, lip, and buccal ties that may affect feeding and oral function 
Gentle guidance around chewing development and introducing solids 
Choosing age-appropriate drinking vessels (spoiler: skip the sippy cup!) 
When and how to transition away from pacifiers 
Encouraging nasal breathing over mouth breathing 
Cavity prevention strategies, even before the first tooth erupts 
Recommending functional tools like the Myo Munchee and early oral appliances when appropriate

If your baby or child is struggling with chewing, drinking from a cup or straw, or you want to learn more about nutrition as therapy, we’re here to help! Ask us for more information about the products we love that can support your journey. Together, let’s nurture your child's oral health and development the natural way!